Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Alexandria, VA
Core
Provide basic to intermediate nursing care, patient monitoring, and treatments in an emergency veterinary setting.
Role type
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care for pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Emergency care
Required skills
Patient triage, IV fluid therapy administration, CPR certification, diagnostic sample collection, oxygen administration, catheter placement, anesthesia assistance
Preferred skills
Advanced vascular access techniques, ultrasonography, paracentesis, treatment plan formulation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administer medications and IV fluids, monitor patients, perform CPR, collect diagnostic samples, assist with anesthesia and surgery, maintain oxygen equipment
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC